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Malahat Nation Infrastructure Update
By Nikita Flemming — May 12, 2026
NO MORE 2nd DRIVING TEST TO GET YOU FULL LICENSE!!
By Maarten van Wamel — April 15, 2026
Local Area Plan - Complete!
Local Area Plan - Complete!
Malahat Nation Infrastructure Update
By Nikita Flemming — May 12, 2026
NO MORE 2nd DRIVING TEST TO GET YOU FULL LICENSE!!
By Maarten van Wamel — April 15, 2026
Watershed Governance Framework - Complete!
By Carmen Pavlov — April 8, 2026
Community Safety Plan Phase 1 - Complete!
By Carmen Pavlov — April 8, 2026
Recent News
Official Chief & Council Meeting: Budget & Strategic Plan Review and Approval
At the Council meeting on Monday, March 30, at 9:30am in the KKC, Chief & Council will review & approve the 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and the updated 2024-29 Strategic Plan. Community members are welcome to attend in person, or virtually via Zoom. The Zoom meeting can be joined via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2507433231 We look forward to seeing you there!
Malahat Mixed Use February Engagement - What We Heard Report
On February 10, 2026, Economic Development, Malahat Administration, RavenStone Construction and Colliers Project Leaders hosted an open community dinner and workshop to discuss ideas and solicit feedback around what could be possible for commercial space in the Mixed Use Development Project. For those not aware, the Malahat Mixed Use Facility is in a design phase and not guaranteed to be built, but it could potentially become a 160-unit apartment complex with commercial space on the ground floor
Oliphant Lake Dam Project: Ensuring Safety and Sustainability
Oliphant Lake has long been an important natural and cultural feature within Malahat Nation territory, supporting local ecosystems, water storage, and surrounding communities. In recent years, the Malahat Nation has taken a leadership role in ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of the lake by advancing critical work on the Oliphant Lake Dam. Following a comprehensive inspection, it was determined that the existing dam requires replacement to address structural concerns and reduce t
January Referrals Recap
The Lands and Environment department's referrals team received 29 new referral requests over the month of January. A referral is a request received by Malahat Nation from governments or third parties outlining permit applications, proposed projects, legislative changes, or review of documents specifically related to activities within Malahat Nation Territory. The Malahat Nation referrals team looks out for impacts to Rights and Title, the environment, culture, and history within each referral
Now Accepting Proposals: Saanich Inlet Forum Coordinator
The Saanich Inlet Forum representing W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations is seeking an experienced coordinator/facilitator to support the stewardship of the Saanich Inlet through collaborative governance and alongside the Province of B.C. and other partners. Coordinator Role · Coordination + facilitation of Forum meetings and processes · Support for cumulative effects work, data sharing, and Indigenous stewardship · Year-one priorities: Data Sharing Agreement, preliminary literature review, gap analysis,
Malahat Watershed Governance Framework Update
Over the last year, the Malahat Lands and Environment Department has been working alongside Dillon Consulting on a Watershed Governance Framework. This project focuses on identifying watershed governance priorities within the Malahat Benchlands and Shawnigan Creek watersheds through collaboration with the Province, Island Health, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), and Shawnigan Basin Society. The Malahat Benchlands and Shawnigan Creek watersheds face pressures including population gr
Staff Update: Director of Operations & Maintenance
I’m pleased to announce that Victor Igiri, P.Eng, PMP, has joined us as our new Director of Operations and Maintenance. Victor brings over eight years of experience across municipal facilities, capital programs, engineering, and large-scale infrastructure. Most recently, he served as Manager of Facilities Maintenance Services with the District of Saanich, where he oversaw maintenance operations for 30 municipal facilities, led unionized teams, managed budgets, and implemented preventative and
December Referrals Recap
The Lands and Environment department's referrals team received 17 new referral requests and 13 updates over the month of December. A referral is a request received by Malahat Nation from governments or third parties outlining permit applications, proposed projects, legislative changes, or review of documents specifically related to activities within Malahat Nation Territory. The Malahat Nation referrals team looks out for impacts to Rights and Title, the environment, culture, and history withi